Center City East Travel Guide
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Visit Center City East
Stay near popular Center City East attractions
Things to do

Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Philadelphia (1, 2, or 3-Day)

BYOB Historically Hilarious Trolley Tour of Philadelphia

Go City: Philadelphia All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia Haunted Halloween Tour: Terror Beyond the Walls

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry
Top hotels in Center City East

Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Philadelphia Marriott Downtown

Aloft by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
"Great group of ppl. Internet went down during checking in and staff was very attentive to everyone check in needs"
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District
"Our room was clean and had all the amenities we needed. We visited Philly for a baseball game and the hotel was clean and near many tourists attractions. Will definitely be visiting again and staying here again."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Penn's View Hotel Philadelphia

Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia Center City
"I have stayed at 20-30 different hotels per year all over the world for the last several years, and among them, your hotel is the most comfortable and friendly one! I can see people cleaning rooms are very diligent and super friendly and helpful. Every single person I talked in the hallway was so ..."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Center City East

Center City
Known for its fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries, there's plenty to explore in Center City. Check out top attractions like Pennsylvania Convention Center and Reading Terminal Market, and jump on the metro at 11th St Station or 8th St Station to see more of the city.

Rittenhouse Square
While you're in Rittenhouse Square, take in top sights like Walnut Street or Liberty Place, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 15th-16th & Locust Station or 19th St Station.

Old City
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Old City. Top attractions like Elfreth's Alley and Betsy Ross House are major draws, and you can catch the metro at 2nd St. Station or 5th St. Station to see more of the city.

University City
Travellers choose University City for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Penn Medicine Station or 33rd St Station and check out top sights like Penn Museum.

West Philadelphia
Noted for its art galleries and museums, there's plenty to explore in West Philadelphia. Top attractions like Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts and Please Touch Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lancaster Ave & 49th St Tram Stop or 49th & Girard Ave Stop to see more of the city.

























